Getting into Cybersecurity: Advice, tips and tricks from an experienced recruitment consultant. Slides by: Stefanie Corlay Website: https://cyberscotlandconnect.com/

1. Getting into Cybersecurity
Stefanie Corlay
Recruitment Consultant
Stanton House

2. • 4 years in Recruitment
• 2 years in IT, Telco, R&D
across Europe.
• 2 years in Financial Services,
FinTech across the Scottish
market at Stanton House.
• 3 years on Security roles.
MY BACKGROUND

3. What are the most
in demand jobs in Security?
• IS Manager
• 3rd party IS Manager/ Lead
Assurance Review/ Audit
Manager
• Lead IT Security
• Network Security Specialist
• IT/ Operational Risk
Manager
• Cloud security Architect
• GDPR everything
• Incident & Threat
Management
GETTING INTO CYBERSECURITY

4. Trends within the
Technology progress (IoT,
Cloud storage, mobile) has
created new vulnerabilities
• Data (data analytics, data
protection, data
architecture, IAM)
• AI
• Cloud Security and IoT –
Cloud Based services
• Social Engineering
Emerging Trends of talent
demand:
• Security Generalists
• IT Security
• Vendor Security: Supplier
Assurance
Security industry
GETTING INTO CYBERSECURITY

5. Ever changing and fast-
pace industry
Variety of areas,
roles, skillsets
Worldwide security skills
shortage of 1.8 million by
2022
Value of a Cybersecurity
Career
GETTING INTO CYBERSECURITY

6. But don’t be complacent…
It’s a very
competitive
environment
GETTING INTO CYBERSECURITY

7. • Secure your digital
footprint
• Produce an
exceptional CV
• Effective interviewing
• Become an expert
networker – develop
soft skills
How do you become
the perfect candidate?
GETTING INTO CYBERSECURITY

8. Social Media
LinkedIn
Are you proud and
aware of your digital
profile?
Protect your digital footprint
GETTING INTO CYBERSECURITY

9. Build your network
Learn from others
Create an exceptional
profile
A focus on LinkedIn
GETTING INTO CYBERSECURITY

10. What do leading employers
expect from your CV?
Do the basics brilliantly
• Use a clear layout
• Attention to detail
• Keep track of where you
submit your CV & always
follow up
Beyond your Academic
life:
• Placement/ work
experience
• Additional courses or
Certifications
• Demonstrate an interest
GETTING INTO CYBERSECURITY

11. That you have
researched the
company and
interviewer(s)
Professionalism
and punctuality
Engaging, inquisitive
and able to ask
insightful questions
What do leading employers
expect from an interview?
GETTING INTO CYBERSECURITY

12. Networking
Mentoring
Develop a competitive edge
GETTING INTO CYBERSECURITY
Networking & Insight
Maximise your effort

13. Hiring managers
• 66% Communications skills
• 59% analytical skills
KEY
REQUIREMENTS
Colleagues
• 66% Cloud computing +
security
• 60% Governance and risk
management
• 40% compliance skills
Global Information
Security Workforce Study
GETTING INTO CYBERSECURITY

14. Stefanie Corlay
Recruitment Consultant
Stanton House
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!